Monument record WFG 031 - Bantocks Field

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Summary

Area of probable military buildings shown on OS map of 1950s (S1) at Bantocks Field, probably connected to Sudbury/Acton Airfield (ACT 029). Barrracks?(S2).

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9065 4318 (212m by 178m)
Map sheet TL94SW
Civil Parish GREAT WALDINGFIELD, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Area of probable military buildings shown on OS map of 1950s (S1) at Bantocks Field, probably connected to Sudbury/Acton Airfield (ACT 029). Barrracks?(S2).
Now mostly gone.

2010: An assessment of aerial photographs identified small discrete military camps in the area comprising hutted accomodation and /or workshops and storage buildings. (S3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <S1> Map: OS. OS Map. 1:10,560, TL94SW, 1950s.
  • <S2> Bibliographic reference: Anon. Various publications. Tribute to Airmen …, 1992, Suffolk Records Office (Bury).
  • <S3> Unpublished document: Palmer, R.. 2010. Aerial Photographic Assessment: Land North of Folly Road, Great Waldingfield, Area centred TL908434.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Nov 8 2022 10:50AM

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